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NFL strikes deal to allow fans to watch afternoon games on mobile phones in 2014

Associated Press

Posted:
06/04/2013 09:08:45 AM PDT

Updated:
06/04/2013 09:23:00 AM PDT

NEW YORK -- NFL Sunday afternoon games will be available to local fans on mobile phones through Verizon starting with the 2014 season.

The league said Tuesday it had extended its deal with Verizon. For the coming season, the NFL Mobile app will continue to allow subscribers to watch Thursday, Sunday and Monday night games, NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The following season, the service will expand to include Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox within teams' home markets, along with all playoff games.